{
  "id": 20123475,
  "title": "Karachi mayor opens exhibition of newspaper adverts at Frere Hall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/karachi-mayor-opens-exhibition-of-newspaper-adverts-at-frere-hall",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:31:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2044571/karachi-mayor-opens-exhibition-of-newspaper-adverts-at-frere-hall"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi's Mayor Murtaza Wahab opened an exhibition of newspaper advertisements on Saturday evening at Frere Hall, highlighting the significance of such adverts in Pakistan's history. This display aims to remind people of the past's creativity and potential for a better future. Mayor Wahab expressed his desire for his children and others to witness the exhibition, emphasizing the importance of understanding the country's heritage. The exhibition features advertisements from 1947 up until recently, showcasing the evolution of marketing and copywriting in Pakistan. APNS President Senator Sarmad Ali appreciated Mayor Wahab's initiative, noting the longstanding relationship between the newspaper industry and the mayor, as the mayor's father was a respected journalist. Senator Ali expressed hope that the exhibition will inspire a resurgence of creative and unique advertising practices. Mayor Wahab also offered the APNS to host a creativity exhibition at Frere Hall and other public spaces revitalized by the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC), with no cost for the APNS.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Saturday evening inaugurated an exhibition of newspaper advertisements organised by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) at Frere Hall to highlight the significance of such adverts in Pakistan’s history. Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Wahab said he wants his children and the children of other people to witness the exhibition in order for them to know what…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}